Press release
Paris, August 26, 2019
Nestlé Waters is deploying innovative water control technology
Nestlé Waters announced today its intention to deploy the real-time data analytics SaaS solution from the French startup Aquassay at its industrial production sites in more than 20 countries.
Designed to promote efficient water consumption, this digital solution is already operational in Henniez, Switzerland, and Benha, Egypt, where it continuously monitors water quality and quantity. At the Benha site, Nestlé Waters’ Product Technology Centre collaborated with Aquassay to develop an innovative monitoring system capable of detecting problems early to prevent costly production downtime.
“This technology analyzes real-time data and trends using predictive models to help Nestlé Waters reduce its water consumption and produce the highest quality water possible by monitoring all processes in our bottling plants,” said Peter Hagmann, Chief Operating Officer of Nestlé Waters.
The online application gathers data and presents it in a relevant way on smartphones, tablets, and computers to accelerate decision-making, particularly in troubleshooting and maintenance planning. Thanks to this solution, Nestlé Waters’ operations and water management teams will continuously receive data about their facilities to ensure greater efficiency at production sites and improved water quality.
“Aquassay’s application helps professional users and municipal officials use and reuse this valuable resource more effectively,” says Stéphane Gilbert, CEO of Aquassay. “It allows management teams to gain a better understanding of every point of operation in the complete water cycle.” »
Knowledge Sharing
A better understanding of water flows and consumption will enable Nestlé Waters to strengthen its knowledge-sharing commitments with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) and prepare for AWS certification of all its bottling sites by 2025.
The AWS certification process requires improving the water efficiency of production sites and sharing hydrological knowledge with all regional stakeholders. It also fosters better communication with local communities. These actions lead to a better understanding of local water issues, as well as the collective measures needed to address them and implement sustainable water resource management. Nestlé Waters’ water stewardship efforts are part of its Caring for Water initiative and its ambition to achieve net-zero environmental impact.
About Nestlé Waters
Founded in 1992, Nestlé Waters, a subsidiary of the Nestlé Group, encompasses the group’s bottled water activities. It is also the world’s leading bottled water company (revenue of CHF 8 billion in 2018). Nestlé Waters employs more than 28,000 people worldwide. With over 85 production facilities in 30 countries, Nestlé Waters has a portfolio of more than 50 brands, including Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, S. Pellegrino, and Poland Spring.
About Aquassay
Founded in 2015, AQUASSAY offers industrial sites and municipalities concrete solutions for optimizing water management, in compliance with water efficiency guidelines: consuming less and polluting less.
Its teams of data and engineering experts have developed an innovative technology, e-water efficiency, which enables real-time monitoring of an entire site via user-friendly online software (SaaS). Clients now have all the tools they need to improve their water consumption performance.
Certified ISO 27001 and with a global presence, AQUASSAY manages thousands of secure data requests daily for prestigious clients such as Nestlé Waters and Michelin.